Review of ‘An t-Eilean’ by Aonghas MacNeacail
Review in Northwords Now by Aonghas MacNeacail of Aonghas Phadraig’s book ‘An t-Eilean’ . I hadn’t gone far into this book when I began to feel that I was not the one who should be reviewing it. The layers of knowledge, of tradition, of the culture, that Angus Peter Campbell seemed to be able to more…
Tiree Conference Programme and Booking Form
The Conference Programme for our forthcoming conference in Tiree is now available for download here TIREE conference programme ‘THE SECRET ISLAND’: TOWARDS A HISTORY OF TIREE 3-day conference to explore aspects of the history of this remarkable island since the 17th century Thursday 30th May – Saturday 1st June 2013 Venue: An Talla Community Hall, more…
New publication celebrating the diamond jubilee of the School of Scottish Studies
The Carrying Stream Flows On is now available containing contributions by outstanding scholars from Scotland, Iceland, the USA, and Ireland to an International conference held in Shetland in 2011 to mark the 60th anniversary of the School of Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh. It includes assessments of the roles played by great figures more…
BUMPER PROGRAMME OF BOOK TRUST EVENTS FOR 2013 ANNOUNCED
The Islands Book Trust, dedicated to furthering understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of Scottish islands, have today announced their programme of events for 2013. Geographically, the events range from Tiree to Stroma, and there is a full range of walks, boat trips, conferences, and evening talks on offer throughout the Outer more…
‘Bogs, Bothans, Bridges, and Bagpipes – Personal Reflections on my Father’s Life as a Musical Civil Engineer in Lewis and Newfoundland’ MARGARET BENNETT
‘Bogs, Bothans, Bridges, and Bagpipes – Personal Reflections on my Father’s Life as a Musical Civil Engineer in Lewis and Newfoundland’ MARGARET BENNETT – – An Lanntair, Stornoway, Tuesday 19th November – 7.30pm
FACLAN Book Festival
FACLAN Book Festival Tuesday 29th October – Saturday 2nd November – (details to be announced later)
ANGUS MACLEOD MEMORIAL LECTURE, Gravir, Lewis
ANGUS MACLEOD MEMORIAL LECTURE, Gravir, Lewis Friday 25th October – Lecture will be given by Kenny MacAskill MSP, Justice Secretary in Scottish Government, on the subject ‘Opportunities of Independence for Island Communities’